Australian Shepherd Puppies For Sale

The Aussie, as it is known, is a medium-sized, robust, well-balanced, rustic dog. The ears are set high at the side of the head, triangular and slightly rounded at the tip. The coat is of medium texture, straight to slightly wavy, weather resistant, of moderate length with an undercoat. The quantity of undercoat varies with climate. Hair is short and smooth on the head, outside of the ears, front of the forelegs and below the hocks. Backs of the forelegs are moderately feathered; breeches are moderately full. There is a moderate mane and frill, which is more pronounced in male dogs than females. The Aussie has a natural or docked bobtail. The AKC standard states the tail should not exceed four inches in length; tails that are longer are docked. The dog’s body should be slightly longer than its height at the withers. The chest is not broad but is deep with the lowest point reaching the elbow. The front legs are straight, perpendicular to the ground. The feet are oval, compact with close knit, well arched toes. The front dewclaws are sometimes removed, but back dewclaws are almost always removed. The overall size of the head should be in proportion to the body, with the muzzle being equal or slightly shorter than the back skull. The stop is moderate to well-defined. The teeth should form a scissors or level bite. The eyes are oval in shape and medium in size. Eye colors include brown, blue, amber or any variation or combination including flecks and marbling. The ears are set high on the head, triangular in shape and slightly rounded at the tip. When the dog is at full attention the ears break forward and over, or to the side as a rose ear. Coat colors include blue merle, black, red merle (liver), solid red with or without white markings and/or tan (copper) points, with no order of preference. The coat is medium texture, straight to wavy, weather resistant and of medium length. There should be feathering on the back of the legs, the mane and frill around the neck.

Height:

Males 20 – 23 inches

Females 18 – 21 inches

Weight:

Males 50 – 65 pounds

Females 40 – 55 pounds

Exercise:

This energetic working dog needs plenty of vigorous exercise to stay in shape, mentally and physically, or better yet, some real work to do. Very intelligent and craving a good challenge, they need to be taken on a daily, brisk, long walk, jog or run alongside you when you bicycle. If under-exercised, this breed can become restless and destructive.

Grooming:

The coat is easy to groom and needs little attention. Brush occasionally with a firm bristle brush and bathe only when necessary. This breed is an average shedder.

Morkie Puppies for Sale at Puppy Plus

This hybrid was originally called the Yorktese, but is now more commonly called the Morkie. The Morkie is not a purebred dog. It is a cross between the Yorkie and the Maltese.

The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and know you can get any combination of any of the characteristics found in either breed. Not all of these designer hybrid dogs being bred are 50% purebred to 50% purebred. It is very common for breeders to breed multi-generation crosses.

The Maltese Shih Tzu, also known as the Mal-Shi, Malti zu, and the Malt-Tzu, is a hybrid. One of the few “designer dogs” not originating with a Poodle, and therefore not one of the ubiquitous “Poo” or “Doodle” hybrids, the adaptable Maltese Shih Tzu is an adorable, sweet little guy with a long name. Created with the same goal as the Doodles–to be a small companion who doesn’t shed much and is therefore more appropriate for people with allergies–the Maltese Shih Tzu is a classic cross, a sweet lapdog who likes to play with the kids.

Originally bred to be completely nonshedding (which is a misnomer since that’s not physically possible), the Maltese succeeds to some degree, since he’s a low-shedding companion. However, the Maltese Shih Tzu is much more than that.

He’s intelligent and happy, making him a breeze–and a pleasure–to train. He does well as a therapy dog, and his wonderfully social nature makes him a great family pet. He’s good with children of all ages and with other dogs and pets.

This extrovert is gutsy and gregarious, and he loves people of any age group. The Maltese can be high-strung and snappy, but when crossed with the aloof Shih Tzu, you can get a friendly and outgoing dog who’s good with people. Like any dog, this cross needs to be socialized as a puppy and as an adult.

He also needs to be treated like a dog rather than like a baby or a stuffed animal who eats; that’s why most dogs this size become little tyrants. It’s not their nature so much as that they’re allowed to be brats–but if you treat your Maltese Shih Tzu like a real dog, he’ll act like a real dog. Make him walk, don’t carry him everywhere, and he’ll have the nice temperament he was meant to have.

The Maltese Shih Tzu may look like one either of the parent breeds, but he doesn’t usually have the Shih Tzu’s short nose and bulging eyes. A Maltese is prone to tearstaining, but the stains–while still there–can’t be seen as easily in this crossbreed, probably because the dogs aren’t pure white.

He’s an affectionate companion who loves being with his family. He’s not recommended for homes where he’d be left alone for long periods at a time, since he can suffer from separation anxiety, like most companion breeds.

The Maltese Shih Tzu can be active, but he can also adapt to quieter living. He requires some exercise each day through either a walk or a good play session in the yard. He loves being outside and although he makes an acceptable apartment resident, he does much better with a small yard to romp in.

The Maltese Shih Tzu can have respiratory problems, thanks to that flat-faced Shih Tzu heritage, so he’s best suited for homes with air-conditioning since heat can aggravate any problems. He shouldn’t be overexercised on hot and humid days.

The Maltese Shih Tzu has proven that he’s an adaptable, happy, and loving companion. He’s a wonderful choice for elderly people, first-time owners, or any dog fancier who wants a cheerful pal to fill the days with laughter and smiles.

Yorkipoo Puppies for Sale

A yorkiepoo (also called a yorkapoo or yoodle) is a hybrid dog, bred for the first time in the United States, by crossing a Yorkshire Terrier and a poodle (in most cases the miniature poodle or toy poodle), or by breeding yorkiepoo to yorkiepoo.

This dog may range in height from 7-15 inches(It’s very small) and may weigh between 2 and 20 pounds. These dogs may be bred from two purebred parents or two hybrid parents. They tend to have a smooth coat, of silky and wavy hair, and can come in a variety of colors. Yorkiepoos are very smart and can easily be trained.

The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and know you can get any combination of any of the characteristics found in either breed. Not all of these designer hybrid dogs being bred are 50% purebred to 50% purebred. It is very common for breeders to breed multi-generation crosses.